Starting a Corporation

Whether for profit or nonprofit, corporations are legally formed in New Jersey through the Division of Revenue, Business Services Bureau. The Division of Revenue, Business Services Bureau also handles:

Applications by foreign corporations for Certificates of Authority to do business in New Jersey;

Applications for dissolution, merger or withdrawal;

Annual Report filing by all domestic and foreign corporations registered in New Jersey;

Applications for Certificate of Good Standing;

Registered Agent designation or change for both domestic and foreign corporations; and